Gov Ortom Disintegrates Cabinet, Sends Names To Assembly For Replacement

Samuel Ortom, the executive Governor of Benue state, has partially dissolved the State Executive Council. He also forwarded the names of eight( new commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for final screening and confirmation.

This took place on Tuesday, 4th January, 2022 through a letter titled: “Partial Dissolution of the Benue State Executive Council,” a copy of which was released to the press and was signed by Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Anthony Ijohor, SAN.

According to the letter, the State Commisioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources as well that of Commerce and Cooperatives, Dr Timothy Ijir and Barr Merga Kachina respectively were dropped while eight commissioners retained their positions.

The Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Engr Victor Ukaha, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Tabitha Igirgi, Women Affairs; Chief Ekpe Ogbu, Housing and Urban Development; Bernard Unenge, Lands Survey and Solid Minerals, Dr Emmanuel Oyiwona and Dr Joseph Ngbea, Commissioner for Health and Human Services.

Commissioner nominees whose names were forwarded to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation include Terna Kester Kyenge from Logo, Engr Uungwa Sachia Jude from Gwer West and Barrister Agbatar Rodney Williams from Vandeikya.

Others are Hon Michael Umoru Inalegwu from Agatu, Agber Benjamin Aernan from Buruku and Dr Jane Ogoma Aja from Obi.

Also nominated for screening and confirmation were Hon Sarwuan Tarnongo from Konshisha and Barrister Teryima Nguher from Ukum.

Governor Ortom, who expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing commissioners and wished them well in their future endeavors, urged them to hand over to their respective permanent secretaries immediately.